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Sour Landslide

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Under the Alpine, 2872 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Sour Landslide invites you to celebrate old school and new school with the release of their newest album, "Welcome to the Band," produced by the legendary Ron Hawkins. Get ready for a night of good friends celebrating 30-plus years of making music in Toronto. Opening will be the fabulous Lazarettes! Gracing the stage with SL will be Duncan MacKinnon (Drones Over Dufferin) Manfred Sittmann (Elephants & Stars) and Ron Hawkins (Do Good Assassins, Lowest of the Low & the Rusty Nails). Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $10, general admission.

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May21

Singing Through Grief (Workshop)

Zoom, Virtual Event

In this workshop I'll perform three original songs with guitar and voice, all centred around some aspect of grief and loss, and will introduce each song by telling the "grief story" that led to its creation.

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Dec16

Sour Landslide Reunion

Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

After a 23-year absence, Sour Landslide returns, with yours truly on bass guitar and harmony vocals. We're opening for Lowest of the Low as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Lee's Palace and the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Shakespeare My Butt. Tickets $29.50, general admission (standing). 19+. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required for entry.

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Dec15

Sour Landslide Reunion

Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

After a 23-year absence, Sour Landslide returns, with yours truly on bass guitar and harmony vocals. We're opening for Lowest of the Low as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Lee's Palace and the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Shakespeare My Butt. Tickets $29.50, general admission (standing). 19+. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required for entry.

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May8

Open Stage

Bill's Coffeehouse & Open Mic, Zoom, Virtual Event

Sponsored by Don Heights Unitarian Congregation. Zoom Meeting ID: 833 995 2710. Password: 1111. Dial in: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588. If you don't have Zoom on your computer, visit www.donheights.ca and click on "Join Us on Zoom" to access the meeting via your web browser. "Doors" open at 7:45. I'll be playing one or two songs, depending on how many musicians sign up. Watch me perform from my living room!

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Mar13

Open Stage

Bill's Coffeehouse & Open Mic, Zoom, Virtual Event

Sponsored by Don Heights Unitarian Congregation. Zoom Meeting ID: 833 995 2710. Password: 1111. Dial in: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588. If you don't have Zoom on your computer, visit www.donheights.ca and click on "Join Us on Zoom" to access the meeting via your web browser. "Doors" open at 7:45. I'll be playing one or two songs, depending on how many musicians sign up. Watch me perform from my living room!

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Oct17

Open Stage

The Tilted Dog, 424 Parliament St., Toronto, ON

Free. I'll be performing three or four songs. My guitar is in the shop, so come out and be treated to a rare performance on the dulcimer! Host: Robert Labell. "Great acoustics, wood floors and comfortable couches. All levels of musicianship welcome."

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Free. Host: Roberto Philipp. Open stage commemorating York Memorial CI's 90th Anniversary. After a tragic fire devastated our historic high school and scrubbed the planned reunion, the alumni united stronger than ever, coming together for this celebration of all things Memo. I'll be performing my new song written for the occasion, "Go Forth with New Strength," and a few others. You might even catch me moonlighting in support of other performers!

Schedule: 2:00-4:00 - open stage. 4:00-6:00 - BackTrack (classic R&B, Motown, funk). 6:00-10:00 - open stage.

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Nov17

Free. I'll be playing one or two songs. Host: Brian Gladstone. "Join us for an intimate afternoon of great acoustic music. A good listening room filled with creative energy for artists, friends and fans to hang out."

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Nov10

Linden Tree Autumn Micro-Tour: Open Stage

Don Heights Coffeehouse, 18 Wynford Dr., #102, Toronto, ON

Child-friendly, all-ages. $5 per person, $8 for families, or pay what you can (includes coffee and cookies). I'll be playing one or two songs. "Don Heights provides a relaxed venue for local performers. Come and listen! Come and play!"

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